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Job Location:
Hurstville - Australia
Yearly Salary:
$ 95000 - 115000
Posted on:
15 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Full time contract position until June 2027 position based in Hurstvilleon Bidjigal Country (with potential for extension)
- $100.8k Super Salary Packaging
- Flexible friendly organisation with an optional monthly accrued day off!
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Societys vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children young people and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Societys vision we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic political and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
As our Care Connector you will play a vital role in providing specialised and intensive assistance to our vulnerable and isolated older people ensuring they can access essential services and connect with vital community supports. We aim to improve integration between health aged care and other systems at a grassroots level paving the way for seamless access to the resources individuals need to thrive!
Duties
- Engage and establish rapport with potential clients and local intermediaries guiding them through the My Aged Care screening and assessment process.
- Assist clients in understanding and navigating the array of aged care supports and services available including financial considerations and provider coordination.
- Conduct periodic check-ins with clients to ensure ongoing service satisfaction and address any changing needs or lapses in service provision.
- Collaborate with local agencies to develop robust referral pathways and to identify potential clients who are reluctant to engage with services.
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best life is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
- Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
- Motor Vehicle Packaging Options to suit your lifestyle.
- Work/Life Balance -Enjoy flexible work arrangements including hybrid home/office options and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
- Recognition and Reward -Sector competitive remuneration various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
- Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport utilise our Employee Assistance Program and even purchase additional leave.
- Professional development -We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment fulfilment and growth.
- Our Reconciliation Commitment - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave as well as the option to be a voice on reference networkinggroups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
Skills and Requirements
- Possess relevant qualifications or experience in social work human services aged care community services or health.
- Forge local community connections.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding or the ability to quickly grasp the range of aged care supports and services available.
- Commitment to delivering person-centered care honoring individual needs preferences values and life experiences.
- Effective communication skills to support diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and LGBTQIA communities.
- A current Class C NSW drivers license
- Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to enter information correctly into databases and/or portals.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice one who offers provides and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Your next adventure begins here! Apply now and dive into a world of endless possibilities growth and fulfillment!
Please submit your CV and 1 page Cover Letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
Have a question Contact Saiesha onfor a friendly confidential chat.
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
About Company
At The Benevolent Society, we put people first and work together as one to meet our vision of a just society where all Australians can live their best life. Call 1800 236 762.
